1948 Allard J1 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1965 AC Cobra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard J1 would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1965 AC Cobra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Allard | AC |
| Model | J1 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
